Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates.
Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
Mission: Pomfret School cultivates a healthy
interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in its students as it
prepares them for college and to lead and learn in a diverse and
increasingly interconnected society.
Pomfret School develops students who are:
Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant
questions, pursuing interests and obligations with determination,
reflecting on success, and developing resilience from failure;
Collaborative and Empathic Leadersworking effectively with
others in a variety of contexts and a diversity of cultures;
Critical Thinkerspursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing
information with a critical eye; Creative Problem-Solvers
producing innovative and original ideas and solutions, whether for
the marketplace or the human race;
Effective Communicatorsconveying the essence of a situation
with purpose, clarity, and poise;
Respectful and Ethical Citizensconducting themselves with
integrity, compassion, and responsibility.
At Pomfret, learning:
Is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful;
Values diversity in thought, perspective, and expression;
Engages not just the mind and the brain, but the heart and the
spirit;
Happens within a variety of contexts and through multiple
instructional approaches;
Requires appropriate levels of rigor and challenge to foster
growth and develop mastery.
The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $22,759 for elementary schools and $37,774 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
